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Champaign

Champaign is a town in Champaign district, Illinois, United States of about 86,096 people. Within 50 km by road there are 151 places to visit: 47 forts & heritage, 39 parks and 28 churches. The must-see places are Alma Mater, Krannert Art Museum and McFarland Memorial Bell Tower.

40.1164° N, 88.2434° WPop. 86,096

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Within 30 km125 places
Within 50 km151
Must-see44
Notable233
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Alma Mater, attraction near Champaign
Must-see

Alma Mater

Attraction · 2 km

Krannert Art Museum, museum near Champaign
Must-see

Krannert Art Museum

Museum · 2 km

McFarland Memorial Bell Tower, monument near Champaign
Must-see

McFarland Memorial Bell Tower

Monument · 3 km

Places near Champaign by type

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One day from Champaign

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:20 pm

83 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Champaign
  2. University of Illinois Arboretumpark · 45 min
  3. Sea History Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. Lake of the Woods Forest Preservelake · 45 min
  5. Dodds Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Centennial Parkpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Champaign
Today’s loopChampaignStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Champaign?

Alma Mater (attraction, about 2 km), Krannert Art Museum (museum, about 2 km), McFarland Memorial Bell Tower (monument, about 3 km), Spurlock Museum (museum, about 3 km), American Football House (attraction, about 3 km), University of Illinois Arboretum (park, about 4 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Champaign?

151 places on Spotwander: 47 forts & heritage, 39 parks, 28 churches, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 17 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Champaign?

The Inman, about 1 km by road; Fire and Police Memorial (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Champaign?

West Side Park, about 1 km by road; Scott Park (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Champaign?

Start in Champaign, visit University of Illinois Arboretum, then Sea History Museum, then Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve, then Dodds Park, then Centennial Park, and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.